Happy 4th of July

Wishing everyone a Happy 4th of July!!

Wanted to share this Patriotic Wreath I made. This was my first attempt at making these cute medallions, as well as a wreath. I have to give credit to Patty Bennett. I was perusing her blog and You Tube videos and found instructions on how to make them. Click here to view the You Tube video. Thank you Patty for the inspiration!

I love how it turned out!!!

I made the medallions out of Bo Bunny Liberty 6x6 paper pad. I placed retired SU star brads and rhinestones in the center. I purchased a wire wreath, star picks and the garland (9ft) at JoAnn's. I wrapped the garland around the wreath and tied the ribbon in place. I used ribbon from my stash. Then I hot glued the medallions around the wreath and tucked the star picks behind them. Viola!!

It was really easy and I can see myself making more for other Holidays.

Thanks for visiting.

Jamie

California State Fair Entries

So excited to share my California State Fair entries. I wanted to wait until I received noticed that my cards will be on display for the fair. I entered a total of four divisions, only one card was not selected.

Here are the three cards I made and submitted. They are not 100% Stampin' Up! products.

Happy Birthday - 3rd Place

The stamps I used are from Heartfelt Creations. I fell in love with them and had to have them. I bought the flower and pocket stamps at the Scrapbook Expo last year. They also have a matching die for the flowers. Of course, I had to get the die too! I don't know where I got the "denim" paper.  It was in my stash and was perfect for this card. To accent the flowers, I sponged the edges with Soft Suede Ink and spritzed them with Blushing Bride Smooch Spritz. And of course, I had to add rhinestones.

Thinking of You - Award of Merit

I love this card! It makes me feel warm and cozy. I want to sit down in the chair and relax. Don't you love it?! The stamp and greeting are from Hero Arts. The cardstock and DSP are Stampin Up!.
To create the "fabric" on the chair I did the following - stamped the chair in black on the cardstock. Then I stamped the chair in black on the floral patterned DSP. Then I cut out the floral "fabric" and adhered it on to the chair. I love this technique.

Your My Type of Friend - Award of Merit

I love this card too!! I wanted a shabby chic look and lots of embellishments. This card just evolved when I sat down to make it. The cardstock and DSP is Stampin' Up!. The stamp set and greeting are Hero Arts. I sponged the rule lined DSP and the typewriter with Tim Holtz Distress Ink called Antique Linen. I love the bling, pearls, hat pin with tiny flowers.....need I say more?

Apart from my entries on display at the California State Fair, my nieces will have entries on display. Isabelle won first place and third place for two scrapbook divisions. Sophia won first place for two scrapbook divisions. So happy for them!

The California State Fair starts July 21. If you are in the Northern California area, stop by the fair and check out all the great exhibits.

Clearlake

I can't believe it has been almost two months since I last posted to my blog! So much for my goal to post weekly....but I am going to get back on track.

This weekend we went to Clearlake. My husband loves to fish and this is the best place to go!! I don't fish, but do love getting out, enjoying nature and practicing my photography.  Here are some pictures of our trip. Enjoy!!



This is were we set up our chairs, it was so beautiful!

Paul fishing

View from the bridge



California State Bird - Quail

I walked down to the "beach". The lake was so beautiful.

Blue Jay 

Mallard Duck 

Turtle sunbathing on the log

Paul caught one!! He said this was the biggest crappie he ever caught. However, the day before, his mom caught one that is much bigger.



Marlene with her big catch!!!

Thanks for visiting my blog!



Dream

Happy Leap Day! What are you doing with an extra day? Why not stamp!!

Here is the most adorable journal. I made this at Patty Bennett's downline meeting. I took the picture with the Instagram iPhone app. I love this app and the cool ways you can change your photo. I tried not to get too out of control so the colors and picture did not get distorted.

This journal is made with the following Stampin' Up! supplies -

On Board 6x6 Journal
Pool Party CS and Ink
Lucky Limeade CS and Ink
White CS
Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper
Everyday Enchantment Ribbon and Brads
Fresh Vintage Stamp Set
Creative Elements Stamp Set
Loving Thoughts Stamp Set
Butterfly Punch
Scallop Trim Border Punch
Pearls
Versa Mark Ink

Have a great day. Thanks for visiting!!

So Grateful For You and A New Family Member

Well, here it is Monday already. Today I was off work for President's Day Holiday, so I spent the day in my crafty room. The craft room had exploded and I had some cleaning and organizing to do. I did not finish it all, but decided to get creative. Here is what I made -

Is'nt this so purdy? Everything came together so easy while making this card. I love it when that happens!! I used the new Framelits Dies Label Collection that SU just came out with. I love these dies!! And they coordinate so easily with the Apothecary Art stamp set. They are so easy to use. I also used the Everyday Enchantment DSP from the Sale-a-bration Catalog. You can earn this for FREE if you place an order for $50 before S&H. Visit my Stampin' Up! Website here to place your order.

Here are the SU supplies I used - Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Vanilla and Calypso Coral CS, Everyday Enchantment DSP and Brads, Fresh Vintage Stamp Set, Apothecary Art Stamp Set, Petal Cone and Beautiful Butterflies Die, Framelits Dies Label Collection, Versamark, Soft Suede Classic Ink, Pearls, Dimensionals.

Here is our new family member Bert. We got him yesterday and is about 6-8 weeks old. He is a sweet parakeet and getting adjusted.

Have a great day!!







Sale-a-bration card share - Elementary Elegance

Ta da, my blog has been revamped! I have renamed it and did some designing with My Digital Studio. I have to say I am happy with how it turned out and hope you enjoy it too.

The card I am sharing today is a card I made for a monthly swap group I belong to. This card is so elegant and feminine. You can earn the stamp set for FREE during Sale-a-bration - purchase $50 or more (before tax and s&h).

Stampin' Up! products I used were - Pretty in Pink CS, Soft Suede CS and ink, Beau Chateau DSP, Elementary Elegance SAB stamp set, Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Curly Label Punch, Rhinestones and Dimensionals.


Thank you for visiting my blog!!

Jamie